Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has jumped to the defence of manager Brendan Rodgers.

Liverpool's turbulent campaign has seen Rodgers' position as manager come under growing scrutiny in recent weeks.

But Gerrard insists Rodgers is still the right man to lead Liverpool's future, saying: "We're still moving forward, I really believe that. I'm the first to admit it's been tough this season, it's been a bit of a rollercoaster.

"But no-one in the dressing room has lost confidence in the manager. We are all behind him, we all believe in him. It will take time.

"But I have that belief. We are a strong dressing room with a good manager - it will only be a matter of time before we turn it around. I've got confidence it will happen."